Name That Boss!
It's official. I am over having a crush on Gay Crush/Boss. It's evolved into a nice sibling-like relationship. With a really hot brother. We take turns bringing over the mail that's mis-delivered to our firm to the company next door full of hot British guys.
I've had positions before that involve only working for one attorney, but never one where there's only one other person. When you're only dealing with one other person all day, everything becomes very intense. I'm not that internally sensitive, but very sensitive to other people's moods, to the point that I have to remind myself not to absorb their feelings.
Gay Crush/Boss has been very stressed for the last couple of weeks. One of the things I really like about him is that he's so mentally stable. Not like Turkey, who craved drama to the point of creating it. GC's version of stressed is to say to you, "I'm so stressed. Okay, back to work!"
Seems easy, right? And it is. Truly. Though I could feel the stress rolling off GC in waves. I put off ordering some supplies we need. Didn't mention how close he is to bumping up against his credit limit on the company credit card. Made sure to search for promo codes before any purchases.
Then on Thursday, there was a glimmer of hope. The glimmer was supposed to arrive at 5pm. The time my workday ends. I was hanging around the office though, and told GC in no uncertain terms that I wanted to be there for this, but he shouldn't pay me overtime. What good is hiring a friend if they won't help you out sometimes, right? Besides, GC created summer hours, which means from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the firm closes at 3pm on Fridays. So if I "give back" those two hours one week, it's not a big deal.
As if Thursday wasn't enough, on Friday that glimmer turned into ... more than a glimmer. The veil of stress has distinctly lifted. I have a list of things to propose we order. This is such a relief.
You know what else is a big relief? That this is how work problems go now. It's as if we're rational adults who are capable of handling any problems that come up. I never feel like I'm working around GC, like I was with Turkey. There's no manipulation. It's beautiful.
*Whoever comes up with a good name for Gay Crush will win my appreciation, a mention on the blog, plus I'll link to any good cause you like.
I've had positions before that involve only working for one attorney, but never one where there's only one other person. When you're only dealing with one other person all day, everything becomes very intense. I'm not that internally sensitive, but very sensitive to other people's moods, to the point that I have to remind myself not to absorb their feelings.
Gay Crush/Boss has been very stressed for the last couple of weeks. One of the things I really like about him is that he's so mentally stable. Not like Turkey, who craved drama to the point of creating it. GC's version of stressed is to say to you, "I'm so stressed. Okay, back to work!"
Seems easy, right? And it is. Truly. Though I could feel the stress rolling off GC in waves. I put off ordering some supplies we need. Didn't mention how close he is to bumping up against his credit limit on the company credit card. Made sure to search for promo codes before any purchases.
Then on Thursday, there was a glimmer of hope. The glimmer was supposed to arrive at 5pm. The time my workday ends. I was hanging around the office though, and told GC in no uncertain terms that I wanted to be there for this, but he shouldn't pay me overtime. What good is hiring a friend if they won't help you out sometimes, right? Besides, GC created summer hours, which means from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the firm closes at 3pm on Fridays. So if I "give back" those two hours one week, it's not a big deal.
As if Thursday wasn't enough, on Friday that glimmer turned into ... more than a glimmer. The veil of stress has distinctly lifted. I have a list of things to propose we order. This is such a relief.
You know what else is a big relief? That this is how work problems go now. It's as if we're rational adults who are capable of handling any problems that come up. I never feel like I'm working around GC, like I was with Turkey. There's no manipulation. It's beautiful.
*Whoever comes up with a good name for Gay Crush will win my appreciation, a mention on the blog, plus I'll link to any good cause you like.
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posted by Green at 6/16/2013 11:22:00 AM
7 Comments:
yay! ... so happy for you. I've commented before about how I can relate to your situation ... I was a legal secretary for 6 years then freelanced for another 4.
I am so very glad you have finally got a person to work with instead of a turkey.
I always had names for people too ... but I have to really know their personality and something always came to mind ... I've used everything from Lassie to Frijoles (his name was Bean) to Jazz ... his listing was Jas. M. last name... haa...
a person called into the firm and wanted to speak with Jazz last name... hilarious... he was a fun guy too.
My boss was short so we called him the world's largest leprechaun ... but mainly his name with his initial and last name .. I don't know why.
Personality is the 'thing' to name, I think so... another was Mud... haha... oh, so on
really happy for you ..
aw lemme see if I can read these dagnabbed word verification words...
FFG, Force For Good
I pretty much suck at naming, so I don't know if I can be any help there. The only thing I can think of is Bross, brother + boss. I occasionally abbreviate my own boss's name with her first initial and last name, which together spell a non-word that sounds like something potentially unpleasant. It makes me laugh and she doesn't mind.
Good to hear things are going okay. Mental and financial stability are awesome qualities to have in a boss. And the combo of sloppy mail delivery and hot neighbors is always a plus. God, I love a good British accent....
GoBo (short for Good Boss)
Boss, Esq.
So, kinda cheesy, but maybe name him after the lawyer everyone had a crush on in Ally McBeal? Can't even remember it that far back, but that's as good as my brain cells can do for now. Otherwise, it'll come to ya. You're a pro at naming! Just think of what you'd call him if he weren't gay or cute. Like, his next big personality trait. Does he work out a lot = Buff. Does he eat the same thing every day for lunch, like salad = Cobb, or, whatever.
Also - you are the best fucking employee ever!
Just change it from GC to GQ, because whenever you describe him I picture him being like one of those super hot GQ models!
Long time reader, first time poster.
Liz B
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